Why the crucifix?

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I have been asked by many non-Catholics why do Catholics wear or display the crucifix? Their point is that Jesus is no longer hanging on the cross; He is risen. So why do Catholics display the crucifix on their necklace or on the wall or churches?

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Simeon Lawai
 
Hi,

The resurrection of Jesus demonstrated that He is truly God. But His death on the cross demonstrated how much God loves us. The cross did not redeem us; Jesus, by hanging on the cross, redeemed us. We cannot ever acknowledge this enough!

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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